Best 5 Best Green Bean Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to green bean casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic rendition to creative twists, we've compiled a collection of recipes to suit every palate. Embark on a delightful expedition into the world of this iconic dish, where crisp green beans, creamy sauce, and crispy topping unite to create a symphony of flavors.

Our classic green bean casserole recipe stays true to tradition, featuring tender green beans enveloped in a velvety cream sauce enriched with sautéed mushrooms, diced celery, and a hint of onion. Golden-brown fried onions adorn the top, adding a delightful crunch and savory aroma. For those seeking a lighter variation, our lightened-up green bean casserole offers a healthier rendition without compromising on taste. Reduced-fat cream cheese and skim milk create a creamy sauce that's just as indulgent, while a blend of panko breadcrumbs and chopped almonds provides a satisfying topping.

If you're craving something unique, our bacon-wrapped green bean bundles will surely impress. Crispy bacon envelops tender green beans, creating a savory and eye-catching appetizer or side dish. Our green bean casserole with corn adds a touch of sweetness and color, combining green beans, corn, and a creamy sauce topped with crispy onions. And for a vegan delight, our vegan green bean casserole delivers a plant-based version that's just as creamy and flavorful, using dairy-free alternatives and a combination of vegetables for a hearty and satisfying dish.

No matter your preference, our collection of green bean casserole recipes has something for everyone. Whether you're a traditionalist or crave something innovative, these recipes will guide you towards a delectable green bean casserole that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This great variation of the traditional green bean casserole is topped with French fried onions and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix well and heat in the microwave on HIGH until warm (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and heat mixture for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until the cheese melts and the onions just begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1068.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE - BEST EVER



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Categories     Bean     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Large tin of French's fried onions
2 tbsp plus 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
1lb fresh green beans (fresher the better)
1/4lb bacon. (I used standard non-hickory or flavored bacon)
2 tbs unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 pounds of sliced swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse, trim and cut green beans in half. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tbsp of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain, and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside. Fry bacon strips until fairly crisp in a 12-in skillet. Remove and set aside. Melt butter in skillet with bacon drippings over med-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 tsp salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 min. Add the broth and simmer for 1 min. Decrease the heat to med-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approx 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 14 of the French's onions and all of the green beans. Add bacon strips and stir well. In a baking dish pour half of the green bean mixture. Place half of the Swiss cheese on top. Put 1/2 of the remaining French's onions on top of the Swiss cheese. Pour remaining green bean mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining French's onions. Top casserole with remaining Swiss cheese. Cover and refrigerate casserole until you are ready to bake in the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover with foil and bake for 30-45 minutes. Remove foil and continue cooking until the Swiss cheese turns slightly brown. Remove and serve immediately.

THE BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (I PROMISE)



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This is a family recipe, ususally a big hit at thanksgiving dinners. I have not found one person who did not like it. The ritz mix on top add the perfect seasoning and crunch to the recipe

Provided by Kara H

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans seasoned French style green beans
1 can corn
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 package Ritz cracker, crushed
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a 9x11 casserole dish, DRAIN AND put both cans beans on bottom, then DRAINED corn on top of beans In separate bowl, mix sour cream and cream of celery soup together, spread mixture over top of corn, then add the cheese on the top.
  • melt butter in small bowl and add crushed ritz, stir until butter is all soaked up.
  • Sprinkle ritz topping over casserole then bake uncovered for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Note: slivered almonds on top is also good.

THE BEST VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this The Best Vegan Green Bean Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by codergrlli

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 quarts water
1 tablespoon table salt
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
10 ounces regular button and shiitake mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper (had to add it for the New Orleans)
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch fresh pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons flour
3/4 cup vegetable broth (Imagine No Chicken)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 cup milk substitute soy creamer or full-fat unsweetened soy milk
1 1/2 slices whole grain bread
1 tablespoon Earth Balance margarine
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 ounce) can fried onions, french's fried onions

Steps:

  • Beans:.
  • Bring the water to boil in a large pot. While it's heating, cut up the beans. Add the salt and beans to the boiling water. Cover and cook for 6 minutes. Drain beans in a colander, and then spray for a minute with cold water to stop the cooking. Let them drain in the colander, shaking every now and then to get off all the water.
  • Sauce.
  • Trim and discard the mushroom stems and chop the mushrooms into pieces. Spray a non-stick pan with canola oil and heat it. Add the mushrooms, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are very soft and exude their juices. Whisk the flour into the vegetable broth and add to the mushrooms along with the sherry. Simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens. Add the soy creamer and simmer until thick, about 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the seasonings and stir in the beans.
  • Topping.
  • Put the bread, margarine, salt, and pepper into a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Pour into a bowl and add the onions. Stir to combine.
  • To Assemble.
  • Put the green beans into an oiled casserole dish and top with the onion mixture. Bake at 425 F for about 15 minutes. If you are not serving this right away, refrigerate the topping separately; bring to room temperature before sprinkling the topping on the casserole and baking for about 20 minutes or until hot throughout.

BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Categories     Bean     Side     Thanksgiving

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the topping:
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Non-stick spray
For beans and sauce:
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half and half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with non-stick spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2-3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees. While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium low and add the half and half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in one-quarter of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans. Fresh green beans are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen or canned green beans.
  • Don't overcook the green beans. Green beans should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, not mushy. Overcooked green beans are not as flavorful and have a slimy texture.
  • Use a good quality cream of mushroom soup. The cream of mushroom soup is a key ingredient in green bean casserole, so it's important to use a good quality soup. Look for a soup that is made with real mushrooms and has a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Add some extra flavorings. Feel free to add some extra flavorings to your green bean casserole, such as garlic, onion, celery, or paprika. These ingredients will help to enhance the flavor of the casserole.
  • Top the casserole with crispy fried onions. Crispy fried onions are a classic topping for green bean casserole. They add a delicious crunch and flavor to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Green bean casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender-crisp green beans, and crispy fried onion topping, it's no wonder this dish is so popular. Whether you're serving it at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion, green bean casserole is sure to be a hit.

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